This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on July 9, 2013.
This bulletin advance notification will be replaced with the July bulletin summary on July 9, 2013. For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification.
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Microsoft also provides information to help customers prioritize monthly security updates with any non-security, high-priority updates that are being released on the same day as the monthly security updates. Please see the section, Other Information.
Bulletin Information
Executive Summaries
This advance notification provides a number as the bulletin identifier, because the official Microsoft Security Bulletin numbers are not issued until release. The bulletin summary that replaces this advance notification will have the proper Microsoft Security Bulletin numbers (in the MSyy-xxx format) as the bulletin identifier.
The following table summarizes the security bulletins for this month in order of severity.
For details on affected software, see the next section, Affected Software.
| Bulletin ID | Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability Impact | Restart Requirement | Affected Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulletin 1 | Critical Remote Code Execution |
May require restart | Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Silverlight |
| Bulletin 2 | Critical Remote Code Execution |
Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 3 | Critical Remote Code Execution |
May require restart | Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Lync |
| Bulletin 4 | Critical Remote Code Execution |
Requires restart | Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer |
| Bulletin 5 | Critical Remote Code Execution |
May require restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 6 | Critical Remote Code Execution |
May require restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 7 | Important Elevation of Privilege |
Does not require restart | Microsoft Security Software |
Affected Software
This advance notification provides a number as the bulletin identifier, because the official Microsoft Security Bulletin numbers are not issued until release. The bulletin summary that replaces this advance notification will have the proper Microsoft Security Bulletin numbers (in the MSyy-xxx format) as the bulletin identifier.
The following tables list the bulletins in order of major software category and severity.
How do I use these tables?
Use these tables to learn about the security updates that you may need to install. You should review each software program or component listed to see whether any security updates pertain to your installation. If a software program or component is listed, then the severity rating of the security update is also listed.
Note You may have to install several security updates for a single vulnerability. Review the whole column for each bulletin identifier that is listed to verify the updates that you have to install, based on the programs or components that you have installed on your system.
Windows Operating System and Components
| Windows XP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical |
| Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Critical) |
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Critical) |
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 6 (Critical) Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 8 |
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Critical) |
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Critical) |
| Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 6 (Critical) Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 8 |
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2003 | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Moderate | Critical | Critical |
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 | Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 6 (Moderate) Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 8 |
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 6 (Moderate) Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 8 |
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems | Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (Critical) |
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (Critical) |
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 6 (Moderate) Internet Explorer 7 |
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (Critical) |
Not applicable |
| Windows Vista | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 7 (Critical) Internet Explorer 8 Internet Explorer 9 |
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 7 (Critical) Internet Explorer 8 Internet Explorer 9 |
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2008 | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Moderate | Critical | Critical |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 7 (Moderate) Internet Explorer 8 Internet Explorer 9 |
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 7 (Moderate) Internet Explorer 8 Internet Explorer 9 |
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 7 (Moderate) |
Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Windows 7 | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 8 (Critical) Internet Explorer 9 Internet Explorer 10 |
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 8 (Critical) Internet Explorer 9 Internet Explorer 10 |
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Moderate | Critical | Critical |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 8 (Moderate) Internet Explorer 9 Internet Explorer 10 |
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 8 (Moderate) |
Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Windows 8 | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical |
| Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems | Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (Critical) |
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (Critical) |
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 10 (Critical) |
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (Critical) |
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems (Critical) |
| Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems | Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems (Critical) |
Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems (Critical) |
Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 10 (Critical) |
Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems (Critical) |
Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems (Critical) |
| Windows Server 2012 | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Moderate | Critical | Critical |
| Windows Server 2012 | Windows Server 2012 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2012 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2012 (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 10 (Moderate) |
Windows Server 2012 (Critical) |
Windows Server 2012 (Critical) |
| Windows RT | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | Critical | None | Critical |
| Windows RT | Windows RT (Critical) |
Windows RT (Critical) |
Windows RT (Critical) |
Internet Explorer 10 (Critical) |
Not applicable | Windows RT (Critical) |
| Server Core installation option | ||||||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 2 | Bulletin 3 | Bulletin 4 | Bulletin 5 | Bulletin 6 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | Critical | Critical | None | None | None |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | Not applicable | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | Not applicable | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (Critical) |
Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Note for Bulletins 1 and 3
See also other software categories under this section, Affected Software. This bulletin spans more than one software category.
Microsoft Office Suites and Software
| Microsoft Office Software | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 3 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Important |
| Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 | Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (Important) |
| Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 | Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 (Important) |
| Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) | Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) (Important) |
| Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) | Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) (Important) |
Note for Bulletin 3
See also other software categories under this section, Affected Software. This bulletin spans more than one software category.
Microsoft Developer Tools and Software
| Microsoft Visual Studio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 3 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | None | Important |
| Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Service Pack 1 | Not applicable | Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Service Pack 1 (Important) |
| Microsoft Silverlight | ||
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 1 | Bulletin 3 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical | None |
| Microsoft Silverlight 5 | Microsoft Silverlight 5 (Critical) |
Not applicable |
Note for Bulletins 1 and 3
See also other software categories under this section, Affected Software. This bulletin spans more than one software category.
Microsoft Communication Platforms and Software
| Microsoft Lync | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 3 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Critical |
| Microsoft Lync 2010 (32-bit) | Microsoft Lync 2010 (32-bit) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Lync 2010 (64-bit) | Microsoft Lync 2010 (64-bit) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee (user level install) |
Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee (user level install) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee (admin level install) |
Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee (admin level install) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Lync 2013 (32-bit) | Microsoft Lync 2013 (32-bit) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 (32-bit) | Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 (32-bit) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Lync 2013 (64-bit) | Microsoft Lync 2013 (64-bit) (Critical) |
| Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 (64-bit) | Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 (64-bit) (Critical) |
Note for Bulletin 3
See also other software categories under this section, Affected Software. This bulletin spans more than one software category.
Microsoft Security Software
| Antispyware Software | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Identifier | Bulletin 7 |
| Aggregate Severity Rating | Important |
| Windows Defender for Windows 7 (x86) | Windows Defender for Windows 7 (x86) (Important) |
| Windows Defender for Windows 7 (x64) | Windows Defender for Windows 7 (x64) (Important) |
| Windows Defender when installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) | Windows Defender when installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) (Important) |